NDP candidate Niki Ashton officially launched the Flin Flon part of her re-election campaign for Churchill Keewatinook Aski constituency yesterday.  Standing in front of the Post Office with members of the striking Machinists Union, postal workers and supporters she said an NDP government would ensure the continuation of postal service and door to door mail delivery and would bring in legislation to ensure fair treatment and protection for workers.  She said under Mr. Harper’s government values that we hold dear, institutions we hold dear, things that for us are fundamentally Canadian have been and continue to be attacked.  She added that’s what they’re here to put forward today, a vision for Canada, an alternative vision, a vision that brings change and the ability to protect what we hold near and dear to all of us and our communities.

Ashton also said they would ensure long term sustainable funding for Friendship Centers noting the work done by the local Center.